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Protest Safety Toolkit

This guide provides protest safety strategies for transgender individuals, focusing on preparation, clothing, safety kits, navigation, police interaction, chemical weapon protection, arrest management, and post-protest decompression. It is designed for trans protesters, especially those who are BIPOC, disabled, undocumented, or visibly queer, and includes resources for legal aid and mutual aid.

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Designed to be printed and distributed. Published August 31, 2026.

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